Kensington Roller Rink, 3419 Kensington Ave., W. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
But first it was:
Carey's Circus Skating Rink, 3419 Kensington Ave., W. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Leased by: Malcolm Carey[1] (RIP 1955)
• Primary reason for closing: [?]
• Opened for skating: 1953[1] - 1954[4]
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Kensington Roller Rink, 3419 Kensington Ave., W. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Operator: George & Caroline Thierry[5] (1960), Ray Rendfrey & Frank Datillio[6] (1964?) , Harry Morgan[7] (1986), John & Carol Heffner[8] (1997)
• Manager: Joe Allen[6] (1964?)
• Pro/Coach: Bill Leighton (Speed)[10] (1990)
• Organist: [?]
• DJ: [?]
• Floor size: [?]
• Floor type: Log cabin style, wood. (See photo below)
• Primary reason for closing: [?]
• Opened for skating: 1954[15]
• Closed for skating: Not yet known.
• By 2005, it was the Diablo Fight Club.[13]
• Originally, it began as the Harrowgate Theater. (Pictured at top of page.)
History Timeline: (So far.)
• 1920 - Opened as Harrowgate Theatre.[15]
• 1921 - Stanley Theatres took over the Harrowgate.[15]
• 1950s - Stanley Theatres lease expired.[15]
• 1953 - Carey's Circus Skating Rink.[1]
• 1954 - Kensington Roller Rink.[15]
• 2005 - The Diablo Fight Club.[13]
• 2011 - Banquet Hall.[15]
• 2019 - Available for lease.[14]
• 2024 - Availability for lease unknown as of 2024.